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Accounting
Career
Path Program:
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Degree: Accounting (S0502)
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Certificate: Accounting - Computerized (L0503)
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Certificate: Accounting (T0502)
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Certificate: Accounting - Bookkeeping (E0504)
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Certificate: Accounting - Payroll (E0505)
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Certificate: Accounting - Financial Planning (L0599)
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Certificate: Accounting - Managerial (L0533)
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The Accounting Program at Mt. SAC offers one A.S. Degree and six Certificates:
- A.S. Degree in Accounting (S0502)
- Certificate in Accounting (T0502)
- Certificate in Accounting: Computerized (L0503)
- Certificate in Accounting: Bookkeeping (E0504)
- Certificate in Accounting: Payroll (E0505)
- Certificate in Accounting: Financial Planning (L0509)
- Certificate in Accounting: Managerial (L0533)
Click on either of the tabbed degree or certificate links above to find out more.
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Degree: Accounting (S0502)
Students preparing to become professional accountants should follow the Business
Administration course for a four-year college or university.
The following is semi-professional training for those who seek employment in
bookkeeping or accounting positions at the end of two years.
To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.
Requirements for the Major:
Required courses:
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BUSA 7
-- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSA 8
-- Principles of Accounting - Managerial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSA 21
-- Cost Accounting (4.0 units)
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BUSA 52
-- Intermmediate Accounting (3.0 units)
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BUSA 53
-- Ten-Key Calculations (2.0 units)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSA 58
-- Federal Income Tax Law (3.0 units)
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BUSA 70
-- Payroll and Tax Accounting (3.0 units)
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BUSA 75
-- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSA 76
-- Using Microcomputers in Managerial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSM 20
-- Principles of Business (3.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSO 25
-- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
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CISB 15
-- Microcomputer Applications (4.0 units) CSU, UC
Total units = 36.0 -- 37.0
Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the Accounting (S0502) Degree will:
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information;
however, students should consult the current
college catalog
for the most current
and accurate information regarding courses.
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Certificate: Accounting - Computerized (L0503)
The Computerized Accounting Certificate provides the student with basic accounting
skills and knowledge together with additional training in computer applications common
to the accounting industry. This certificate program prepares the student for
an entry-level position as a computerized accounting clerk.
Common duties performed in this field are utilization of accounting software programs for:
- posting transaction to journals / ledgers
- accounts receivable
- accounts payable
- inventory tracking / reporting
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- bank reconciliation
- expense reporting
- account analysis
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To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.
Requirements for the Certificate:
Required Courses:
Completion of the Accounting: Bookeeping Certificate (9-10 units) as follows:
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BUSA 7
-- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSA 72
-- Bookkeeping - Accounting (5.0 units)
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BUSA 53
-- Ten-Key Calculations (2.0 units)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSO 5
-- Business English (3.0 units)
- --or--
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BUSO 25
-- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
Plus the following courses:
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BUSA 75
-- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSA 76
-- Using Microcomputers in Managerial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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CISB 15
-- Microcomputer Applications (4.0 units) CSU, UC
Plus Select 3.5 units from:
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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CISB 11
-- Computer Information Systems (3.5 units) CSU, UC
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CISB 13
-- Microsoft Windows (2.0 units) CSU
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CISB 21
-- Microsoft Excel (4.0 units)
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CISW 11
-- Internet Technologies (4.0 units) CSU
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CISB 31
-- Microsoft Word (3.0 units)
Total units = 18.5 -- 19.5
Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the Accounting: Computerized (L0503) Certificate will:
- will be able to develop consolidated financial statements.
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information;
however, students should consult the current
college catalog
for the most current
and accurate information regarding courses.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure:
Click
here
to review the Gainful Employment Disclosure for this certificate.
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Certificate: Accounting (T0502)
The Accounting Certificate incorporates various accounting courses that prepare the
student for entry-level positions and/or professional advancement in a wide variety
of accounting jobs.
These jobs include:
- general accounting
- cost accounting
- payroll
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- inventory management
- payroll
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- asset management
- credit and collections
- financial analysis
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To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.
Requirements for the Certificate:
Required Courses:
Completion of the Accounting: Financial Planning Certificate (21 units) or Accounting:
Managerial coursework (19 units) as follows:
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BUSA 7
-- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSA 8
-- Principles of Accounting - Managerial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSA 21
-- Cost Accounting (4.0 units)
- --or--
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BUSA 58
-- Federal Income Tax Law (3.0 units)
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BUSA 75
-- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSA 76
-- Using Microcomputers in Managerial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSO 25
-- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
Plus the following courses:
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BUSA 21
-- Cost Accounting (4.0 units)
- --or--
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BUSA 58
-- Federal Income Tax Law (3.0 units)
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BUSA 52
-- Intermmediate Accounting (3.0 units)
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BUSA 70
-- Payroll and Tax Accounting (3.0 units)
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BUSM 20
-- Principles of Business (3.0 units) CSU, UC
Total units = 30.0 -- 32.0
Option
BUSA 21
or
BUSA 58
: Take whichever course you have not previously taken.
Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the Accounting (T0502) Certificate will:
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information;
however, students should consult the current
college catalog
for the most current
and accurate information regarding courses.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure:
Click
here
to review the Gainful Employment Disclosure for this certificate.
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Certificate: Accounting - Bookkeeping (E0504)
The Bookkeeping Certificate provides the student with the basic skills and knowledge for
entry-level positions within the clerical/accounting field.
Common duties performed in this field are:
- posting transaction to journals / ledgers
- accounts receivable
- accounts payable
- inventory tracking / reporting
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- bank reconciliation
- expense reporting
- account analysis
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To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.
Requirements for the Certificate:
Required Courses:
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BUSA 7
-- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
- --or--
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BUSA 72
-- Bookkeeping - Accounting (5.0 units)
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BUSA 53
-- Ten-Key Calculations (2.0 units)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSO 5
-- Business English (3.0 units)
- --or--
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BUSO 25
-- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
Total units = 9.0 -- 10.0
Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the Accounting: Bookkeeping (E0504) Certificate will:
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
BUSA 7
can be substituted for
BUSA 72
for those students pursuing a higher level certificate / degree or plan on taking a course for which
BUSA 7
is a prerequisite.
NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information;
however, students should consult the current
college catalog
for the most current
and accurate information regarding courses.
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Certificate: Accounting - Payroll (E0505)
The Payroll Certificate combines basic accounting skills with specialized training in
payroll, preparing the student for entry-level positions within the payroll segment of
accounting.
Common duties performed in this field include:
- payroll tax reporting
- maintenance of payroll accounting systems
- posting payroll transactions to journals / ledgers
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To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.
Requirements for the Certificate:
Required Courses:
Completion of the Accounting: Bookkeeping Certificate (9-10 units) as follows:
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BUSA 7
-- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSA 72
-- Bookkeeping - Accounting (5.0 units)
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BUSA 53
-- Ten-Key Calculations (2.0 units)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSO 5
-- Business English (3.0 units)
- --or--
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BUSO 25
-- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
Plus the following courses:
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BUSA 70
-- Payroll and Tax Accounting (3.0 units)
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BUSA 75
-- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSA 76
-- Using Microcomputers in Managerial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
Total units = 14.0 -- 15.0
Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the Accounting: Payroll (E0505) Certificate will:
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information;
however, students should consult the current
college catalog
for the most current
and accurate information regarding courses.
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Certificate: Accounting - Financial Planning (L0599)
The Financial Planning Certificate provides the student with basic accounting skills
combined with specialized training in financial planning. Students completing
this certificate can assist companies within the areas of budgeting, tax, and financial
planning.
To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.
Requirements for the Certificate:
Required Courses:
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BUSA 7
-- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSA 8
-- Principles of Accounting - Managerial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSA 58
-- Federal Income Tax Law (3.0 units)
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BUSA 71
-- Financial Planning (3.0 units)
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BUSA 75
-- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSA 76
-- Using Microcomputers in Managerial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSO 25
-- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
Total units = 21.0
Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the Accounting: Financial Planning (L0599) Certificate will:
- be able to develop consolidated financial statements.
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information;
however, students should consult the current
college catalog
for the most current
and accurate information regarding courses.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure:
Click
here
to review the Gainful Employment Disclosure for this certificate.
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Certificate: Accounting - Managerial (L0533)
The Managerial Accounting Certificate provides basic accounting skills and knowledge
concentrating in the area of managerial accounting. This prepares students
for entry-level positions within the managerial accounting segment.
Common duties performed in this field include:
- cost analysis
- budget preparation
- variance analysis
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- expense reporting
- account analysis
- and preparation of various reports to help management
make decisions
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To find out more about any of the courses, click on the course number below.
Requirements for the Certificate:
Required Courses:
-
BUSA 7
-- Principles of Accounting - Financial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
-
BUSA 8
-- Principles of Accounting - Managerial (5.0 units) CSU, UC
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BUSA 21
-- Cost Accounting (4.0 units)
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BUSA 75
-- Using Microcomputers in Financial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSA 76
-- Using Microcomputers in Managerial Accounting (1.0 unit)
- --or--
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BUSA 81
-- Work Experience in Accounting (1.0 unit)
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BUSO 25
-- Business Communications (3.0 units) CSU
Total units = 19.0
Certificate Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing the Accounting: Managerial (L0533) Certificate will:
- be able to develop consolidated financial statements.
- have discovered new knowledge that relate to discipline, technical and human skills, enabling them to be productive members of the community.
- have developed a genuine professional interest in topics related to the courses completed that will contribute toward motivation for life-long learning.
- have developed the ability to relate material from each course completed to their current and future professional needs, even if these needs fall into a different discipline.
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information;
however, students should consult the current
college catalog
for the most current
and accurate information regarding courses.
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Gainful Employment Disclosure:
Click
here
to review the Gainful Employment Disclosure for this certificate.
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Mt. SAC Certificate Application Form
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Below you will find a link that will provide you with a pdf copy of the official Mt. SAC Certificate Application Form.
It contains instructions for you to follow to apply for and receive your certificate.
Download a Certificate Application - pdf
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